The best-selling cars of 2013 so far

The list of best-selling cars in 2013 so far shows how the trend towards
downsizing continues, with superminis and small family cars comfortably
outperforming MPVs and SUVs. Indeed, superminis remain the largest sector by
volume, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT),
while Dual Purpose (crossover) vehicles such as the Nissan Qashqai have
achieved the largest growth in market share.

In total, UK new car registrations from January 1 to October 31 in 2013 were
1,952,238, which is a 10 per cent increase on the same period in 2012. They
are forecast to hit 2.25 million by the end of the year.